Slow Cooker

Beef Enchilada Casserole

Creamy Cilantro Slaw
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Ingredients

  • ¾ lb lean ground beef
  • ¾ cup chopped onion
  • 2 oz cream cheese (about ¼ cup)
  • 1 (8-oz) pouch mild red chile enchilada sauce, divided (such as Frontera)
  • 6 fajita-size corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 Tbsp chopped green onion

Instructions

  1. Cook beef and onion in a large nonstick skillet 6 to 8 minutes or until beef is browned and crumbly. Stir in cream cheese and half of enchilada sauce until blended.
  2. Preheat broiler. Arrange 3 tortillas in a greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish (tearing to fit if necessary); top with half of beef mixture and ⅓ cup cheese. Repeat layers.
  3. Top with half of enchilada sauce; sprinkle with ⅓ cup cheese. Broil 3 minutes or until cheese is browned and sauce is bubbly. Sprinkle with green onion.
  4. Top with Creamy Cilantro Slaw recipe, if desired.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1½ Tbsp olive-oil mayonnaise
  • ½ Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp pepper
  • ½ (16-oz) pkg shredded coleslaw
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
  2. Combine coleslaw and cilantro; pour dressing over slaw, and toss. Chill at least 1 hour.

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